The Holocaust, the French, and the Jews by Susan Zuccotti is a compelling historical analysis that explores the complex relationship between the French people and the Jewish population during World War II. This edition is a 1999 Bison Books reprint of the original 1993 publication by BasicBooks, a division of HarperCollins Publishers. It delves deeply into how approximately 76 percent of France's Jews survived the Holocaust, challenging common perceptions of French collaboration with Nazi anti-Jewish policies.
Drawing on government documents, memoirs, and survivor interviews, Zuccotti presents a nuanced narrative that highlights both the acts of collaboration and the extraordinary efforts by many French citizens to save Jewish lives. This insightful work is published by University of Nebraska Press and is an essential read for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in European history, Holocaust studies, or ethnic relations. The book includes bibliographical references, an index, and a detailed map of France during the occupation period.
